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November 12
215 years ago · 1811
“By which it will be seen that that subject of difference between the two countries is terminated by an offer of reparation, which has been acceded to.”
— James Madison
164 years ago · 1862
“Ordered by the President of the United States, That the Attorney-General be charged with the superintendence and direction of all proceedings to be had under the act of Congress…”
— Abraham Lincoln
138 years ago · 1888
“I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant.”
— Grover Cleveland
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@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Oct 31, 2026
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@rogermarshall· Republican · KS· Oct 31, 2026
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@rogermarshall· Republican · KS· Oct 31, 2026
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